By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, NY – After starting 2012 with just two wins in their first dozen games, the Syracuse Salt Cats won six of their final ten regular-season contests to earn a spot in the New York Collegiate Baseball League playoffs. A pair of one-run losses to the eventual league champion ended the summer for the Salt Cats. That is how close the Cats came to … [Read more...] about Three from Ave Maria to lead the Salt Cats
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Beckham returns to bolster Niagara staff
By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, NY -- His pinpoint control and breaking ball earned him the call of “Bend it like Beckham” from Niagara Public Address Announcer Doug Smith, and the New York Collegiate Baseball League’s 2012 Pitcher of the Year will return for an encore performance in 2013. Steven Beckham (Olivet Nazarene), who notched a 4-0 record during the regular season with … [Read more...] about Beckham returns to bolster Niagara staff
Urckfitz and Lancaster claim California League crown
By Paul Gotham Patrick Urckfitz knows how to save his best for last. As a junior college player, he came out of the bullpen for Monroe Community College and helped the Tribunes finish third in the 2008 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) World Series. Four years later, the left-hander hurled a pair of scoreless frames in the deciding game of the 2012 … [Read more...] about Urckfitz and Lancaster claim California League crown
Niagara’s Beckham named NYCBL Pitcher of the Year
By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- It took Steven Beckham (Olivet Nazarene) the month of June to get his feet under him. When he did, there was no looking back. Beckham notched a 4-0 … [Read more...] about Niagara’s Beckham named NYCBL Pitcher of the Year
Geneva sweeps twin bill from Wellsville
GENEVA, N.Y. -- Two teams going in opposite directions met Tuesday night. The combatants left with compasses adjusted. Nate Harris (University of Dayton) earned a pair of saves as the Geneva Twins swept the Wellsville Nitros 3-0/6-5 in New York Collegiate Baseball League action at McDonough Park. Harris tossed a pair of shutout innings for his second and third saves of … [Read more...] about Geneva sweeps twin bill from Wellsville